Description
Cyclohexylamine (CHA) is a volatile neutralizing amine widely used in high-pressure steam boiler systems and district heating networks. Because of its high volatility ratio, cyclohexylamine rapidly enters the steam phase and travels to the farthest reaches of condensate return piping, neutralizing carbonic acid formed by dissolved carbon dioxide.
Condensate Protection & Dosage Optimization
Inadequate cyclohexylamine dosing results in low pH and aggressive condensate line corrosion, while overdosing wastes expensive chemical inventory and risks amine carryover into sensitive plant processes. Real-time on-site testing allows water treatment engineers to dial in exact dosing rates.
Fast On-Site Spectroscopy vs. Laboratory Delays
The OndaVia Cyclohexylamine Analysis Kit (Analyte Code: B016) provides fast, pushbutton optical quantification on portable benchtop instruments or continuous online monitoring with ORCA process systems.
| Specification Parameter | Consumable Kit Details |
|---|---|
| Target Chemical Analyte | Cyclohexylamine (CHA, C₆H₁₃N, CAS 108-91-8) |
| Analyte Number | B016 |
| Analytical Methodology | Quantitative Raman Spectroscopy (QRS) |
| Analysis Turnaround | Under 5 minutes per test cycle |
| Packaging Format & Yield | 10 tests per box | Continuous Cassettes (ORCA) |
| Calibration Architecture | Factory pre-calibrated per production lot; zero toxic liquid standard preparation |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store at room temperature; 12-month shelf life from date of manufacture |
| Compatible Hardware Systems | OPAL-104 Amine Analysis System | OndaVia Analysis System | ORCA-201 Process System |
| Instrument Platform | Order SKU | Validated Range | Primary Field Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B016-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | Trace amine monitoring in steam condensate return lines and RO permeate |
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B016-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | Boiler feedwater, high-pressure steam condensate, and neutralizing amine control |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B016-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System trace condensate return line testing |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B016-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System boiler water and neutralizing amine analysis |
| ORCA Process System | OV-CP-B016-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | Continuous autonomous in-line trace amine monitoring in steam condensate |
| ORCA Process System | OV-CP-B016-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | Continuous autonomous in-line boiler feedwater and process monitoring |
Kit Contents & Scope of Supply
- 10× Cyclohexylamine (B016) Analysis Cartridges
